![]() The book is written for the layperson, and includes stories of people who have used Neff and Germer’s techniques to deal with issues of weight and body image, anxiety, interpersonal relationships-you name it, it just may be included. And I have heard recently that I would never talk to or about a friend the way I talk to or about myself, so the opportunity provided by Guilford Press and NetGalley to read "The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook" in exchange for my honest review seemed timely, to say the least. Neff and Germer’s 8-week MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion) program and raved about it. See also Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff, a thorough overview of conducting MSC (for professionals), and The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, by Christopher Germer, which delves into mindful self-compassion and shares moving stories of how it can change lives. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you-learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads) informal practices to do anytime, anywhere exercises and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems. ![]() In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need.
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